Opalite
Synthetic Opalised Glass
Category
Browse synthetic or natural fiber specimens identified by the Rock Identifier community.
Opalite
Synthetic Opalised Glass
Aura Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with Titanium/Metal vapor coating
Red gemstone ring, likely synthetic ruby or red glass; exact stone cannot be confirmed from the image
Ruby (corundum, Al₂O₃) if natural; the setting appears to be silver-tone metal
Red cabochon gemstone ring, likely synthetic ruby or red glass
Possibly corundum (Al₂O₃, chromium-colored); identity cannot be confirmed from the image
Cubic Zirconia
Zirconium Dioxide (ZrO2)
Goldstone
N/A (Synthetic Glass with Copper Inclusions)
Diamond (in jewelry)
Cubic Carbon (C)
Goldstone (Brown)
Aventurine glass
Goldstone
Aventurine Glass (Man-made)
Opalite
Synthetic Glass, SiO2 base with metallic inclusions
Decorative opal-like turtle mosaic
Likely imitation or assembled opal material; exact stones cannot be confirmed visually
Gold-colored gemstone ring, likely citrine or glass imitation
Indeterminate from image; possible quartz (SiO₂) or yellow glass set in gold-colored metal
Ruby
Corundum (Al2O3)
Loose faceted colorless gemstones, likely quartz or glass-like mineral chips
Most consistent with quartz (SiO₂), though the photograph cannot exclude synthetic cubic zirconia or glass
Diamond (or Diamond Simulant)
C (Carbon) or synthetic equivalent
Blue opalite (often sold as synthetic opal)
Opalite glass; amorphous hydrated silica if natural opal (SiO₂·nH₂O)
Ruby
Corundum (Al2O3)
Colorless faceted gemstone (likely cubic zirconia)
Cubic zirconia, zirconium dioxide (ZrO₂); possibly synthetic quartz or glass imitation
Moissanite
Silicon Carbide (SiC)
Diamond (or Cubic Zirconia)
Crystallized Carbon (C) for Diamond; Zirconium Dioxide (ZrO2) for CZ
Diamond (or Cubic Zirconia simulant)
C (Carbon) or ZrO2 (Zirconium Dioxide)
Emerald
Beryl (Be3Al2(SiO3)6) with Chromium/Vanadium impurities
Cubic Zirconia
Zirconium dioxide (ZrO2)
Silicon Carbide (Carborundum)
Silicon Carbide (SiC)
Opalite
Synthetic Opalized Glass / Man-made Glass
Diamond or Cubic Zirconia
Carbon (diamond) or Zirconium dioxide (cubic zirconia)
Orgonite Pyramid (containing Amethyst and mixed minerals)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) in synthetic resin
Blue Quartz / Glass Gemstone Pendant
SiO2 (Silicon Dioxide) or Synthetic Glass
Sapphire
Corundum (Al2O3)
Opalite
Synthetic Glass (Simulated Opal)
Clear faceted gemstone, likely synthetic cubic zirconia
Cubic zirconia (zirconium dioxide, ZrO₂); visual identification is not definitive and diamond or synthetic moissanite are alternatives
Faceted purple-blue beads, likely synthetic glass or treated gemstone
Indeterminate; possible synthetic corundum, synthetic spinel, or dyed quartz (SiO₂)
Opalite
Synthetic Opalized Glass (SiO2 + additives)
Turquoise-colored ring stone (possibly turquoise or imitation)
Turquoise, CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈·4H₂O; identity cannot be confirmed from the image
Opalite
Opalescent Glass (SiO2 + coloring agents)
Ruby (mounted cabochon)
Corundum, Al₂O₃; red color typically from chromium
Opalite (Synthetic Opalized Glass)
Synthetic Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) glass
Cubic Zirconia
Zirconium Dioxide (ZrO2)
Faceted colorless gemstone, likely quartz (rock crystal)
Quartz, SiO₂
Red faceted gemstone, possibly ruby
Corundum (Al₂O₃), if ruby; image alone cannot confirm identity or natural origin
Pink Dyed Agate
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) - Variety Agate
Cubic Zirconia
Zirconium Dioxide (ZrO2)